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Goodwin Recruiting

Staff Accountant

Pay: $75,000–$80,000/yr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Huntington Beach, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/4/2026

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What they do

An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).

$82,056 / year median in California

-25% projected decline

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Full-Cycle Payroll:

Process payroll for corporate and multi-location employees, validate timecards, resolve discrepancies, and comply with California payroll laws and tax filings.

Benefits Administration:

Manage medical, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, leave-related deductions, open enrollment, and qualifying life events.

Month-End Close & Reconciliations:

Prepare journal entries, accruals, and bank or credit card reconciliations across multiple legal entities.

Financial Reporting & Operations:

Assist with financial reporting, variance analysis, audit preparation, and process/internal control improvements.

Staff Accountant Requirements:

Core Accounting & Payroll:

At least 2 years of accounting/payroll experience supporting multiple locations, with solid knowledge of GAAP and California wage and hour laws.

Technical Skills:

Advanced Microsoft Excel abilities (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS) and familiarity with platforms like Sage Intacct, Paylocity, 7Shifts, Google Workspace, and Slack.

Education & Industry Background:

Preferred Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, alongside experience in retail, restaurant, hospitality, or food and beverage industries.

Key Soft Skills:

Strong organizational skills, high attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines.

Staff Accountant Compensation:

Competitive Salary ($75-80K) Great Beneifts! Growing Company!

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